Rowen Foundation adds Baisiwala to board
Originally published in the Gwinnett Forum.
The Rowen Foundation has named a new director, Ambrish Baisiwala, chairman and CEO of Portman Holdings, to its board. Baisiwala brings more than 30 years of global experience in real estate and international business to the foundation.
Rowen President and CEO Mason Ailstock says:. “His insights, relationships and expertise will accelerate Rowen’s growth as we engage with prospective companies and begin vertical development.”
Baisiwala has held leadership roles in international real estate development and portfolio management across the U.S., China, India, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Australia.He has led Portman Holdings, an Atlanta-based real estate investment, development, and management firm, for more than 15 years.
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